Brazil's largest private bank Itaú has released a research report suggesting investors allocate 1%–3% of their assets to Bitcoin by 2026, using it as a tool for diversifying risk and hedging against currency fluctuations. The report highlights that Bitcoin's globalization and decentralization distinguish it from traditional stocks and bonds, and despite its volatility, it still possesses long-term appreciation potential. Itaú also warns that the depreciation in 2025 measured in reais is amplified by currency exchange rates, emphasizing that 'the biggest risk is being absent from the market.' The bank currently offers Bitcoin exposure to clients through the Íon platform and BITI11 ETF. (CriptoFácil)